Tesla will make a $25,000 electric car within 3 years, Musk says
Tesla will sell an affordable electric car for $25,000 within the next three years, CEO Elon Musk announced Tuesday.
Elon Musk says ‘profound’ Autopilot update will roll out to Teslas soon
During Battery Day, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the cars' Autopilot feature will get a "profound" update.
Tesla Battery Day is finally happening. Here’s how to watch
Tesla's Battery Day will finally push through on September 22, right after the company's annual shareholder meeting, with a livestream that anybody can watch.
What to expect from Amazon’s September 2020 event
Amazon's fall hardware event is often the source of new product announcements and updates. Digital Trends will cover all news surrounding the event here.
Canadian cop chased a Tesla Model S that appeared to have no one in it
Highway police in Canada chased a Tesla Model S going 150 kmh (93 mph), with the vehicle at first appearing to be empty.
New self-driving car algorithm keeps you safe by constantly predicting doom
New autonomous vehicle algorithm constantly predicts every scenario it could face. And then figures out how to get out of them without hurting anyone.
The Hummer EV is getting a ‘Crab Mode’ to drive diagonally
General Motors has set an October 20 unveiling for the GMC Hummer EV, which will come with a feature named Crab Mode that will allow it to move diagonally.
2021 Toyota Prius vs. 2021 Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota's Prius deserves credit for democratizing hybrid technology around the world. Two variants named Prius and Prius Prime, respectively, are available.
Lockdown couldn’t keep Waymo from testing self-driving cars … in a fake city
Waymo uses a 113-acre closed-course testing facility to develop its self-driving cars. Called Castle, the facility became even more valuable during lockdown.
Grounded for years, the Lucid Air electric car is finally ready to fly
Several companies have promised electric cars to take on Tesla, but the 517-mile, tech-heavy Lucid Air luxury sedan might be the most serious contender so far.
Ford’s electric 1,502-hp Mustang dragster burns tires, not race fuel
Ford argued a Mustang doesn't need a V8 or a turbo four under its long hood by building an electric dragster. It's a zero-emissions, 1,400-horsepower monster.
Japanese startup reveals videos of flying car’s first manned test flight
Japan-based SkyDrive has completed the first manned test flight for its SD-03 flying car, which was designed to be the world's smallest electric VTOL vehicle.
Russian hacker tried to bribe Tesla employee, Elon Musk confirms
Tesla's Nevada factory was the target of a Russian based ransomware attack.
Watch Ford and Bosch demonstrate automated valet parking system
Ford has teamed up with Bosch for what it describes as "the first U.S. infrastructure-based solution for automated valet parking" inside a parking garage.
Lyft won’t shut down operations in California tonight after all
The app will still be running thanks to a last-minute court decision.
Elon Musk promises Tesla app will soon get an important security feature
Elon Musk said Tesla is "embarrassingly late" adding two-factor authentication to the company's app, but promised that it's coming soon.
Autonomous vehicles set to get their own special roads in Michigan
In what would be a first for the U.S., Michigan is planning to build roads alongside existing routes for exclusive use by autonomous vehicles.
Hyundai launching all-electric brand, with three models on the way
Hyundai just announced a new dedicated brand for electric cars. The brand is called Ioniq, and it will launch with three vehicles over the next four years.
How Johnny Cash’s Rolls Royce transformed into a Tesla-powered EV
This vintage Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow formerly owned by Johnny Cash got a full Tesla Model S powertrain swap from Shift Electric Vehicles of Albany, Oregon.
GMC Hummer EV teased again as reveal date moves to fall
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck will make its public debut this fall, but production isn't scheduled to start until 2021 at a Detroit factory.
Ford gives Boston Dynamics’ high-tech robot dog Spot a job
Ford will use two robot dogs to scan the layout of one of its plants in Michigan. Robot specialist Boston Dynamics began offering Spot to industry in June 2020.
Rivian R1T electric pickup to roll out June 2021 as Illinois factory sets up
Rivian, which has started running a pilot production line at its Illinois factory, is set to start deliveries of the R1T electric pickup truck in June 2021.
Audi’s new A3 Sedan learns a few tech tricks from its bigger siblings
Audi introduced the next-generation A3 Sedan online. It gets sharper styling, the company's latest in-car tech, and 48-volt mild hybrid power under the hood.
Even Elon Musk thinks Teslas are too expensive
Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive, said in an earnings call Wednesday that the company will work on making its cars more affordable.
Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Cybertruck factory will be in Austin, Texas
The electric car company has finally announced that it is currently building its highly anticipated Cybertruck Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
Apple pledges to become completely carbon neutral by 2030
Apple plans to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 75% by 2030 through zeroing in on its product manufacturing.
Robot car startup Aurora navigates its way to Texas for testing
Autonomous-vehicle specialist Aurora is taking its autonomous minivans and huge Class 8 trucks to Fort Worth, Texas for testing on public roads.
Chevrolet developing full-size electric pickup truck with 400-mile range
General Motors revealed that Chevrolet is working on its first full-size electric pickup truck with a planned range of more than 400 miles in a single charge.
Jeep’s plug-in hybrid Wrangler will silently prowl the great outdoors
Jeep will soon release a plug-in hybrid variant of the Wrangler named 4xe. It will be capable of driving on electricity alone for relatively short distances.
Everything you need to know about the GMC Hummer EV
General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer name on an electric, go-anywhere pickup that will join the GMC lineup. Here's everything we know about it so far.
Elon Musk teases a quirky extra for Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted an image of how the company's first European Gigafactory is likely to look. And it may also come with an unusual extra ...
Tesla Cybertruck factory could land in Texas after more incentives offered
Lawmakers in Texas have approved tax breaks worth at least $14 million if Tesla selects the site it’s been looking at in Austin for its new Cybertruck plant.
Tesla driver using Autopilot suspected of DUI after crashing into Arizona cop car
A California man using his Tesla's Autopilot self-driving system collided with an Arizona State Trooper Tuesday and is being investigated for DUI.
Everything you need to know about the new 2021 Ford Bronco
The 2021 Ford Bronco has finally arrived. Here's everything you need to know about the reborn off-roader and its little sibling, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.